This writer app erases everything if you stop typing. Available for iOS and Android devices, the Flowstate app by Overman encourages users not to self-edit and let the initial creation stand with a terrifying but effective incentive.
The writing and note-taking tool "is a response to the amphetanminic digital age" as it aims to put writers into a 'flow state' or get them into the zone and minimize distractions.
First, you pick a font and time on the writer app. Once the session begins, you have to have to remain in a flow and not stop for more than 5 seconds or else all your progress will be deleted. The only way to save your work is to keep writing until the session ends.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Flowstate Writing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a writing app that rewards users for maintaining a state of flow and continuous writing.
- Distraction-minimizing Apps
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create apps that minimize distractions and encourage focus for various tasks, not just writing.
- Incentivized Productivity
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement incentives in productivity apps to motivate users to stay engaged and complete tasks.
Where This Applies
- Writing and Note-taking Apps
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop writing apps that incorporate unique features to enhance the writing process and increase productivity.
- Productivity and Time Management Tools
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design tools that help individuals manage their time effectively and stay focused on their tasks.
- Gamification and Rewards Platforms
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms that leverage gamification and rewards to boost engagement and productivity in various industries.
